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There are moments when you need to sew up something but lack the skills, time, or energy to thread and run a sewing machine. In such a scenario, the thought of fabric glue as an option will most probably pop up. Well, with names like fabric fuse, fabric tac, and liquid stitch in the market,…
Foil cardstock is an inexpensive craft supply that adds a unique touch to many different crafts. Whether you love scrapbooking or card-making, there are so many whimsical types of foil cardstock that can make your project look and feel as magical as you want it to be. So, what is the best foil cardstock? The…
Often times, new homeowners can be intimidated by DIY renovations because of the labor and time it takes to invest in most projects. Refinishing your kitchen cabinets, for example, can be a huge pain. The need to sand every single door and surface of the cabinets is enough to make anyone decide to leave them as-is…
Acrylic paint is a versatile and durable paint that can be used for a variety of projects on many materials, including wood, glass, and metal. Acrylic paint is super easy to work with, thanks to its water-based formula that makes it easily washable. When dry, the paint becomes hard and is considered permanent. But is…
Polished brass is a true beauty. The shiny yellow gold-tone makes it super attractive, not to mention more accessible and affordable than gold. Its malleability makes it easy to work with and a go-to metal for many crafters. On the flip side, brass tarnishes over time. And if the aged antique (or super shiny) appearance…
Some people may hear “glitter flooring” and imagine a bright, shiny, crazy mess. The truth is that glitter flooring can actually be as vibrant or subtle as you want it to be! When you finish your glitter flooring, it may look overwhelming at first. But once you add your furniture and possibly even area rugs,…
As adult coloring books have grown increasingly popular over recent years, coloring has had a resurgence for adult crafters. A fun and relaxing way to express yourself, coloring can be done using markers, colored pencils, pens, and crayons. However, for those of us who don’t color as often as we’d like, good pen storage is…
Sidewalk chalk has been a fun, artistic, outdoor activity for people of all ages for decades. With origins that date all the way back to 16th century Italy, sidewalk chalk is an easy way to brighten up boring, grey pavement. So, what is the best chalk for sidewalk art? The best chalk for sidewalk art…
It seems like most DIY decorative crafts include burlap in some way or another these days. Burlap has become a popular choice of fabric to give a farmhouse chic aesthetic to any décor or craft. Burlap is a rough fabric, though, and can be pretty difficult to work with. It’s stiff, and depending on the…
We’ve all been mesmerized by one of those videos of someone creating a beautiful painting in an unconventional way. You start watching someone pour layer after layer of acrylic paint in varying colors onto a canvas and wonder what the end result will be. Then, the torch shows up, and you can’t imagine how someone…